"Chad Harris" wrote:
> Michael--
>
> I assume you tried all possible access to system restore @ F8 Windows
> Advanced Options. You named 3 and there are 4 including Safe Mode VGA.
> Also you could try LKG (Last Known Good Configuration @ F8--it's one of the
> Windows Adv Options.
Yes. I tried Safe Mode alone, with Networking, and with Command Prompt. I
also enabled boot logging, low-res, LKG, debugging and driver sig
enforcement. All acted the same way.
> Did you try startup repair by clicking on the recovery link after the
> language choice in setup inserting the DVD? It seems like you might have.
> I'd try it once more. Sometimes it takes more than once.
I've tried it many times over the last few days. going to try it again.
> Did you try safe mode with command? You need to know the command for system
> restore to try when you run it and if you are able to run SF try every
> possible restore point before giving up.
Safe with command just came up to the safemode screen with mouse access...
nothing else ever happened. The only way I can get to the command prompt is
with the CD in and getting the repair tools. I'll try this with that command
prompt.
> The command to use at the safe mode command prompt is:
>
> c:\windows\system\restore\rstrui.exe
there is no C:\windows\system\restore directory.
there is a C:\windows\system32\restore directory but it is empty.
I found the rstrui.exe in C:\windows\system32 by booting from the disk and
selecting the command prompt option at the bottom. it just brings up the same
restore window that the system restore option brings up.
> You run the startup repair tool this way:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925810/en-us
>
> How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)
> http://www.windowsvista.windowsreins...rtup/index.htm
>
> Note The computer must be configured to start from a CD or from a DVD. For
> information about how to configure the computer to start from a CD or from a
> DVD, see the information that came with the computer.
> 2. Restart the computer. To do this, click Start, click the arrow next to
> the Lock button, and then click Restart.
>
> This usually means that you enter bios setup by whatever key or keys
> (sometimes there is more than one key that will do it for your model--go to
> pc manufacturer site) and configure CD to be first in the boot order.
>
> See for ref:
> Access/Enter Motherboard BIOS
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
>
> Note If you cannot restart the computer by using this method, use the power
> button to turn off the computer. Then, turn the computer back on.
> 3. Set your language preference, and then click Next.
>
> Note In most cases, the startup repair process starts automatically, and you
> do not have the option to select it in the System Recovery Options menu.
> 4. Click Repair your computer.
> 5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click the operating system
> that you want to repair, and then click Next.
> 6. In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair to start the
> repair process.
> 7. When the repair process is complete, click Finish.
>
> Additional References for Startup Repair With Screenshots:
>
> How to Use Startup Repair:
>
> ***Accessing Windows RE (Repair Environment):***
>
> 1) Insert Media into PC (the DVD you burned)
>
> 2) ***You will see on the Vista logo setup screen after lang. options in the
> lower left corner, a link called "System Recovery Options."***
>
> Screenshot: System Recovery Options (Lower Left Link)
> http://blogs.itecn.net/photos/liuhui...4/500x375.aspx
>
> Screenshot: (Click first option "Startup Repair"
> http://www.leedesmond.com/images/img...SysRecOpt2.bmp
>
> How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)
> http://www.windowsvista.windowsreins...rtup/index.htm
>
> 3) Select your OS for repair.
>
> 4) Its been my experience that you can see some causes of the crash from
> theWin RE feature:
Every time I've ran the startup repair it says "Startup Repair could not
detect a problem"
> Good luck,
>
> CH
Still stumped. and I went through all these options again to make sure.
Thank you for your response. I'm afraid I'm going to have to just lose
everything :/ I've got a backup from last Friday, but a LOT of work since
then I'd like to save.